CO2 separation by special membranes
Worldwide, CO2-emissions must be reduced drastically and one way is separation of CO2 from industrial waste streams. These membranes do not function properly at high pressure conditions however. Chemical engineer Menno Houben found the cause and opti.....»»
Study identifies best ways of helping teachers adopt supports for students with autism
Most teachers will work with students with autism in their careers, often not in a separate special education setting. Evidence-based practices exist to help those educators assist students with accessing content and developing skills. A new study fr.....»»
Cleaning water with "smart rust" and magnets
Pouring flecks of rust into water usually makes it dirtier. But researchers have developed special iron oxide nanoparticles they call "smart rust" that actually makes it cleaner. Smart rust can attract many substances, including oil, nano- and microp.....»»
Special iron uptake method discovered deep inside the Savoy cabbage head
A surprising twist has been found in a study by researchers at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE), published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science. Their research has revealed that the mechanism of iron uptake by plastids in the absence of light.....»»
Scientists pinpoint the microbes essential to making traditional mozzarella
Mozzarella is far more than just a pizza topping. A unique Italian cheese, buffalo mozzarella from Campania has been recognized as a delicacy and protected under EU law for nearly 30 years. But what makes this mozzarella so special? The ingredients a.....»»
I made a mistake with my Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5
I bought a Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in Samsung's special blue color. And it looks great! But I wish I knew something important before I got it......»»
Researchers identify 135 new melanin genes responsible for pigmentation
Melanin is produced within special structures called melanosomes. Melanosomes are found inside melanin-producing pigment cells called melanocytes. Although all humans have the same number of melanocytes, the amount of melanin they produce differs and.....»»
After 17 years, NASA"s STEREO-A spacecraft makes its first Earth flyby
On August 12, 2023, NASA's STEREO-A spacecraft passes between the sun and Earth, marking the first Earth flyby of the nearly 17-year-old mission. The visit home brings a special chance for the spacecraft to collaborate with NASA missions near Earth a.....»»
Indigenous voices need to lead Australia"s response to the climate crisis
Australia must address historic and contemporary systemic racism to better tackle the climate crisis, according to one of the key conclusions in a paper published in Science, in a special edition where the international publication turns its gaze on.....»»
Researchers develop novel antifouling nanofiltration membranes using ionic liquid
A new post-modification strategy has been proposed by a research group led by Prof. Wan Yinhua from Institute of Process Engineering (IPE) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, aiming to achieve high separation selectivity and strong fouling resistance.....»»
New technique measures structured light in a single shot
Structured light waves with spiral phase fronts carry orbital angular momentum (OAM), attributed to the rotational motion of photons. Recently, scientists have been using light waves with OAM, and these special "helical" light beams have become very.....»»
Re-imagining democracy for the 21st century, possibly without the trappings of the 18th century
Imagine that we've all—all of us, all of society—landed on some alien planet, and we have to form a government: clean slate. We don't have any legacy systems from the U.S. or any other country. We don't have any special or unique interests to per.....»»
Keeping water-treatment membranes from fouling out
When you use a membrane for water treatment, junk builds up on the membrane surface—a process called fouling—which makes the treatment less efficient. In a new study, published in the Journal of Membrane Science, researchers studied how membranes.....»»
Apple could reveal iPhone 15 on September 12
Apple's special event could take place in the middle of September, a report claims, with the first iPhone 15 units potentially shipping from September 22.iPhone 15 Pro renderApple is expected to continue its tradition of holding its iPhone special ev.....»»
VFX behind Apple TV+ shows revealed in special event on Sunday
Apple TV+ and Deadline are presenting Visual Effects + Screen on Sunday, a live event series in Los Angeles that will explore the VFX process for some of Apple TV+'s shows.Foundation [Apple TV+]Taking place at the Linwood Dunn Theatre at the Pickford.....»»
AirPods 3 now available at a reduced price through official Apple refurbished store
AirPods 3 were released in 2021, but Apple is only just offering a discounted refurbished option through its online store.AirPods 3Apple announced AirPods 3 during a special October Apple Event in 2021 called "Unleashed." The product replaced the agi.....»»
SEC sues two ex-Canoo executives over reporting failures
The SEC said former executives misled investors about the company's financial prospects before it went public in a merger with a special purpose acquisition company in December 2020......»»
COVID lockdown: Are high-income earners more resistant to returning to the office?
Heads of organizations trying to get remote employees to return to the office may have a special challenge when it comes to their high-paid managers, according to new research by a Northeastern network science professor......»»
Current takes a surprising path in quantum material
Cornell researchers have used magnetic imaging to obtain the first direct visualization of how electrons flow in a special type of insulator, and by doing so they discovered that the transport current moves through the interior of the material, rathe.....»»
Nanorings: New building blocks for chemistry
Sandwich compounds are special chemical compounds used as basic building blocks in organometallic chemistry. So far, their structure has always been linear......»»
Apple TV+ releases trailer for new Snoopy special
Apple TV+ has announced a trailer for the first-ever Snoopy and Charlie Brown special to focus on the character of Marcie.Source: AppleMarcie has featured in a previous "Charlie Brown" special for Mother's Day 2022, but she's always been a supporting.....»»